專輯曲目

CD1 Johann Kuhnau Biblical Sonata No. 1, The Battle between David and Goliath 01 The boasting of Goliath 02 The trembling of the Israelites at the appearance of the Giant, and their prayer made to God 03 The courage of David, and his desire to humble the arrogance of his dreadful enemy, together with his confidence placed in the aid of God 04 The struggle between the two, and their contest; with his sling, David throws the flint at the forehead of the Giant; Goliath falls 05 The flight of the Philistines, who are pursued and slain by the Israelites 06 The joy of the Israelites over their victory 07 The concert of music by the women in honor of David 08 The general jubilation, and the dances of joyfulness of the people Gerhard Rosenfeld 09 Irritation Johann Kuhnau Biblical Sonata No. 2, Saul who is Cured by David through Means of Music 10 Saul’s sadness and madness 11 The refreshing music of David’s harp 12 The King’s mind once more at peace György Ligeti 13 Continuum Johann Kuhnau 14 The rejoicing of Laban’s whole household over the arrival of their dear cousin Jacob 15 Jacob’s servitude lightened by his love for Rachel 16 The bridal song sung by Rachel’s friends 17 His wedding, and the congratulations 18 Laban’s deceit 19 The happy bridegroom during the wedding night 20 Although his heart whispers a warning to him he puts this aside and falls asleep 21 Jacob’s bitterness over the deception 22 Jacob’s new wedded happiness György Ligeti 23 Hungarian Rock CD2 Johann Kuhnau Biblical Sonata No. 4, Hezekiah, who being Sick unto Death, is restored to Health again 01 The troubled heart of King Hezekiah at the warning of his death and his ardent prayer for recovery in a Lament 02 His confidence that God has already heard his prayer 03 Hezekiah’s joy at his recovery with fleeting thoughts of the former evil which however soon fade from his memory György Ligeti 04 Passacaglia Ungherese Johann Kuhnau Biblical Sonata No. 5, Gideon, the Deliverer of Israel 05 Gideon’s doubt towards God’s promise of victory 06 His fear at the sight of the mighty army of the enemys 07 His redoubled courage on hearing the dream of one of the enemy, and its interpretation 08 Gideon encourages his soldiers 09 The sounding of the trumpets, the shattering of the pitchers and the battle cry 10 The rout of the enemy and the pursuit of the Israelites 11 The joy at the momentous victory of the Israelites Bohuslav Martinů Two Pieces for Harpsichord, H. 244 12 Lento 13 Allegro con brio Johann Kuhnau Biblical Sonata No. 6, Jacob’s Death and Burial 14 The sorrowful feelings of the children of Israel at the deathbed of their beloved father 15 Their affiction at his death, and their thoughts as to what would ensue therefrom 16 The journey from Egypt to the land of Canaan 17 The burial of Israel and the accompanying bitter lamentation 18 The consolation of the bereaved ones Michael Nyman 19 Tango for Tim